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The diagnosis and management of heart rhythm
abnormalities is often viewed as a complex and
inaccessible area of modern cardiology shrouded in
technical detail.
Fast Facts: Cardiac Arrhythmias,
published May 2010 in paperback with 148 pages,
demystifies the subject with a straightforward
approach to rhythm abnormality, asking how the
patient with arrhythmia presents, how the problem
should be investigated and how the arrhythmia can be
managed. Highlights include:
o A concise explanation of the mechanisms of
arrhythmias with clear well-annotated illustrations.
o A comprehensive review of presenting signs and
symptoms, with key questions to ask the patient.
o A logical approach to investigation.
o Practical information on management options.
o Specific chapters on the different types of
arrhythmia
This highly readable handbook is an up-to-date
practical resource for primary healthcare
professionals, coronary care nurses, medical
students and trainee cardiologists - in fact, anyone
who wants a better understanding of the common
arrhythmias and how best to manage them.
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– PHSG members can order with 10% discount
at
www.fastfacts.com by quoting
coupon code SP10 at checkout.
Normal selling price £10.
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Patient Pictures: Cardiology (second
edition)
By Colin Forfar, published 2009, 62 pages,
29 illustrations
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Numerous developments in the prevention and
treatment of heart disease over the past few
years have greatly improved the outlook for
patients with cardiac problems.
Understandably, patients may be bewildered
and daunted by information on 'keyhole'
techniques, sophisticated imaging procedures
and the vast array of effective drug
treatments now available.
This fully updated second edition of
Patient Pictures:
Cardiology
covers all of the common heart
disorders, procedures and treatments. Clear
illustrations accompanied by concise text
are designed to help doctors and nurses
explain and simplify complex information to
their patients. Improved communication
between healthcare professionals and
patients will help to reduce some of the
confusion and anxiety that patients with
heart problems often experience, and will
help them to make informed decisions about
their future treatment.
Contents
The heart and circulation; The heart as a
pump; The blood supply to the heart - the
coronary arteries; The heart valves; Risk
factors for heart disease; Angina; Heart
attack (myocardial infarction); Treating
heart attack (myocardial infarction);
Recovery from, and prevention of, a heart
attack; Heart failure; Treating heart
failure; Hypertension (high blood pressure);
Sudden changes in heart rhythm
(arrhythmias); Bacterial endocarditis;
Congenital heart disease; Blackouts;
Resuscitation; Treating heart disorders with
drugs; Hospital visits for heart disorders;
Examining the eyes; Testing the urine; The
electrocardiogram (ECG); The chest X-ray;
The exercise ECG; Visualizing the heart by
ultrasound; Radionuclide scanning; Magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI scan); Computerized
tomography (CT scan); Cardiac
catheterization (angiogram); Coronary
angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery;
Heart pacemakers; Specialist electrical
treatment; Cardioversion
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